ITACET Training Course

The theme of this year’s course is “Managing Risks, Sustainability, and Innovation in Rock Tunneling.” Over two days, participants will delve into critical aspects of modern tunneling, gaining insights from national and international leading experts in the field.

Dates: 9 – 10 May 2025

Theme: Managing Risks, Sustainability, and Innovation in Rock Tunneling

Venue: Stockholmsmässan

Mässvägen 1, Stockholm, Sweden

The ITACET Training Course will be held from Friday, 9 May 2025 to Saturday, 10 May 2025, at the Stockholmsmässan, located at Mässvägen 1, Stockholm, Sweden. Conveniently situated at Stockholm’s central station, the venue offers excellent accessibility for all attendees.

The program will begin with a focus on advanced risk management in tunnel construction, exploring the latest strategies and tools to mitigate uncertainties and optimize design processes. It will then examine the importance of sustainability in underground projects, discussing innovative methods to ensure that tunneling practices are environmentally responsible and resilient.

Participants will also benefit from sessions dedicated to the progressive approach in challenging ground conditions, moving from conceptual planning to actual construction. This will include case studies and best practices for managing difficult environments. Additionally, the course will look into the future of engineering, highlighting smart technologies and innovative approaches that are shaping the next generation of tunneling projects.

Attendees will have the opportunity to engage with esteemed professionals from both industry and academia as they share their expertise and experiences. The ITACET Foundation looks forward to welcoming participants to Stockholm for an enriching and informative experience. So, register now and get ready for this 2-day journey where esteemed professionals from both industry and academia will share their invaluable expertise and knowledge.

Preliminary Programme

Day 1: Friday, 9.5.2025

Session 1: Advanced Risk Management in Tunnel Construction

8.30 – 9.00 Registration
9.00 – 10.30 Session 1, Part 1
10.30 – 11.00

Swedish Fika

11.00 – 13.00 

Session 1, Part 2

13.00 – 14.15

Lunch

Session 2: Sustainable Underground

14.15 – 15.45

Session 2, Part 1

15.45 – 16.15

Swedish Fika

16.15 – 18.00

Session 2, Part 2

Day 2: Saturday, 10.5.2025

Session 3: From the Concept to the Construction: The progressive approach in difficult ground conditions

9.00 – 10.30

Session 3, Part 1

10.30 – 11.00 Swedish Fika
11.00 – 13.00 Session 1, Part 2
13.00 – 14.15 Lunch

Session 4: The future of Engineering: Smart technologies and innovative approaches

14.15 – 15.45

Session 2, Part 1

15.45 – 16.15 Swedish Fika
16.15 – 18.00

Session 2, Part 2

 

Participation Fees

Standard: 2400 SEK
Young member: 2000 SEK
Student: 800 SEK

Prices are excl. VAT and you can register for the ITACET Training Course while registering for the congress.

Session Titles

  • Session 1, Advanced Risk Management in Tunnel Construction
  • Session 2, Sustainable Underground:
  • Session 3, From the Concept to the Construction: The progressive approach in difficult ground conditions
  • Session 4, The future of Engineering: Smart technologies and innovative approaches